Homoptera
Pronunciation: /hɒˈmɒpt(ə)rə/
plural noun
Entomology- a group of true bugs comprising those in which the forewings are uniform in texture. Plant bugs such as aphids, whitefly, scale insects, and cicadas belong to this group. Compare with Heteroptera.
- Suborder Homoptera, order Hemiptera
- (homoptera) bugs of the Homoptera group: many ants tend sap-sucking homoptera
Origin:
modern Latin (plural), from homo- 'equal' + Greek pteron 'wing'